I completed the first 2 camps of this quest, and when I went to complete the third camp, it appears I had already cleared this camp earlier while passing through the area outside the quest. While killing the bandits at this camp, this was the first time I had encountered the floating bug I’ve experienced, where I described here - Floating Bug. At this point, I was trying everything to resolve the floating bug. After I had fast traveled and discovered mounting my horse fixed it, I went back to the camp only to find the bodies had disappeared. When I started this quest and came upon the third camp, it was then I realized I couldn’t complete it, as the bodies had disappeared earlier along with the leader’s spurs.
I got the same issue with the second camp, cleared it before while passing by with the bird in hand quest. Camp is empty now.
they respawn after a few days.
Few days? Ive been waiting 3 days now.
They did for me. First time I killed all except leader as he ran away. Went back later couldn’t find leader but killed rest’Went bck 3rd time and leader was the first one I killed.
Maybe it was longer as I did that quest awhile ago. I have cleared all bandit camps.
Similar issue on the third camp. I killed three guys there and one of them must have been the leader because I have a set of Leader Spurs in my Quest Items. But Bernard won’t let me turn it in. Quest marker is still over the camp but it’s completely deserted.